The many capabilities of artificial intelligence already extend to translation, art, coding and even inspiration, making it indispensable in numerous sectors. Yet deepfakes, where AI replicates faces and voices, erode trust. These are weaponised by …
Planet A The first phase of the European Union’s carbon border tax, known as the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism or CBAM, commenced on 1 October. EU trading partners are now required to report greenhouse-gas emissions …
On 12 September, the State Council of the People’s Republic of China and the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party issued a ‘Proposal on supporting Fujian Province in exploring a new path for the …
Sea state North Korea has launched its first submarine able to fire nuclear-armed missiles. The diesel-electric-powered Hero Kim Kun-ok is intended by North Korean leader Kim Jong-un to counter the nuclear-capable forces of the United …
Internet connectivity is a lifeline—albeit a fragile one—for Taiwan. A recent war game staged in Taipei with experts from the military, tech industries, academia and government suggested that, in the event of a Chinese blockade, …
